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LocationBristol and Bath Group
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ContactAlex Millard
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Welcome to the Bristol and Bath Group
The Bristol and Bath Group aim to support local people affected by motor neurone disease.
Each month there are support meetings where people with MND, their carers, friends and family can get together. The meetings are informal and are good place to share advice and experience.
We also help by providing financial assistance for equipment, care and quality of life interventions for people with MND and their families.
Support meetings
You can join any of the below meetings by emailing Alex Millard or call 07957 440 291 to be added to the invitation list.
The meetings unless specified always will follow the below:
- First Wednesday Of The Month - Tickenham Village Hall Support Group
- Third Tuesday Of The Month - Online Carer Support Meeting
- Third Thursday Of The Month - Salford Hall Support Group
June's Group support meetings:
Wednesday 5th June @14:00 - Tickenham Village Hall, 205 Clevedon Road, Tickenham (BS21 6RX)
Support Group for people living with MND, their Carers, and Family members. An opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences and meet people in a similar situation.
Thursday 20th June @14:00 - Salford Hall, Wedmore Road, Salford (BS31 3BY)
Support Group for people living with MND, their Carers, and Family members. An opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences and meet people in a similar situation.
Next Carer support meetings:
Tuesday 18th June @19:00 - Online
A Zoom Support Group for Carers/relatives of people living with MND. A 'Cuppa and Chat' session gives an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and support each other. Hosted on Zoom and open to anyone living in Bristol, Bath North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
Next Bereavement Walk:
Thursday 4th July 2024 - Willsbridge Mill
We run a bereavement walk for anyone who has lost someone to MND, please contact Alex Millard 07957 440291 for further information.
Newly Diagnosed Support Group:
For anyone diagnosed with MND within the last 6 months. Hosting on Zoom, this is a gentle way to meet others without leaving home and to share your experience so far. This is open to anyone living in Bristol, North and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
Upcoming Events + Group News
Stewarts Sports Tour - 20th July:
Following his diagnosis in 2022, Marcus Stewart immediately set about supporting a number of MND charities. Since starting they have already raised over £100,000. ‘Stewart’s Sports Tour’ is a team walk around Bristol’s sports stadia on July 20, 2024.
More information can be found here
Electric Wheelchair Add-on Donation
The Bristol and Bath group has had a wheelchair with a 500W electric wheelchair attachment generously donated.
It is adjustable, easy to manoeuvre and can also be easily transported as it is compact. More info on the features it contains can be found here.
If you or someone you know with MND could benefit from this please contact Alex Millard 07957 440291 for further information.
Donate to the Group
Just Giving
You can donate directly to the Bristol and Bath group using our JustGiving page. It is a safe and efficient way to pass on donations towards helping people in the Bristol and Bath area.
Cheques
- Payable To - MNDA - Bristol and Bath
- Sent To Name - Clare Passarelli
- Sent to Address - 23 Irons Way, West Wick, Weston-super-mare, BS24 7FG
Bank Transfer
- Bank - Lloyds Bank PLC
- Account Name - MNDA - Bristol & Bath
- Account Number - 00091803
- Sort Code - 30-96-09
Text
Text 'MNDBBNS’ to the number 70085 to donate £5 directly to the group.
Financial Support Grants
Do you need help with financial support? The Bristol and Bath Group can help provide funding equipment and services for people living with MND as well as funding for children and young people living with someone with MND, and non-paid carers supporting someone living with MND.
More info
Interested in joining us?
Our group is run entirely by volunteers, we would love to welcome new members to our Team!
We are looking for:
Support Group Meeting Facilitator (Volunteer) Weston-super-Mare
If you would like to have a chat about volunteering with us please contact Ellen Murdock – [email protected] or alternatively contact the volunteering team by email [email protected] or take a look at our vacancies